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Sunrise and sunset in Iqaluit, Canada
Wednesday, October 14
Golden hour: 7:20 AM–8:29 AM and 4:13 PM–5:21 PM
Times are local time in Iqaluit. Current time in Iqaluit →
Sunrise and sunset in Iqaluit through the year
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 1, 2026 | 6:43 AM | 6:06 PM | 11h 23m |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 7:23 AM | 5:18 PM | 9h 54m |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 7:15 AM | 3:22 PM | 8h 6m |
| Nov 15, 2026 | 8:00 AM | 2:39 PM | 6h 40m |
| Dec 1, 2026 | 8:48 AM | 2:01 PM | 5h 13m |
| Dec 15, 2026 | 9:17 AM | 1:43 PM | 4h 26m |
| Jan 1, 2027 | 9:21 AM | 1:55 PM | 4h 35m |
| Jan 15, 2027 | 8:58 AM | 2:30 PM | 5h 31m |
| Feb 1, 2027 | 8:14 AM | 3:23 PM | 7h 10m |
| Feb 15, 2027 | 7:30 AM | 4:09 PM | 8h 39m |
| Mar 1, 2027 | 6:43 AM | 4:52 PM | 10h 9m |
| Mar 15, 2027 | 6:54 AM | 6:33 PM | 11h 39m |
| Apr 1, 2027 | 5:55 AM | 7:23 PM | 13h 28m |
| Apr 15, 2027 | 5:06 AM | 8:04 PM | 14h 58m |
| May 1, 2027 | 4:11 AM | 8:53 PM | 16h 42m |
| May 15, 2027 | 3:25 AM | 9:37 PM | 18h 12m |
| Jun 1, 2027 | 2:38 AM | 10:28 PM | 19h 51m |
| Jun 15, 2027 | 2:14 AM | 10:57 PM | 20h 43m |
| Jul 1, 2027 | 2:21 AM | 10:56 PM | 20h 35m |
| Jul 15, 2027 | 2:54 AM | 10:28 PM | 19h 34m |
| Aug 1, 2027 | 3:45 AM | 9:38 PM | 17h 53m |
| Aug 15, 2027 | 4:28 AM | 8:51 PM | 16h 24m |
| Sep 1, 2027 | 5:18 AM | 7:53 PM | 14h 35m |
| Sep 15, 2027 | 5:57 AM | 7:03 PM | 13h 6m |
Calculated for 63.75°N, 68.52°W, including daylight saving time where Iqaluit uses it. Times can differ by a minute or two from other sources and with terrain.
Daylight in Iqaluit this year
- Longest day: June 21 (20h 50m)
- Shortest day: December 22 (4h 20m)
- Earliest sunrise: 2:12 AM on June 17
- Latest sunset: 11:02 PM on June 22
Questions
What time is sunrise in Iqaluit today?
On October 14, the sun rises at 7:20 AM and sets at 5:21 PM in Iqaluit, giving 10 hours 1 minutes of daylight. The times at the top of this page update every day.
When is the longest day of the year in Iqaluit?
The longest day in Iqaluit in 2026 is June 21, with 20 hours 50 minutes of daylight.
When is the shortest day of the year in Iqaluit?
The shortest day in Iqaluit in 2026 is December 22, with 4 hours 20 minutes of daylight.
When is the earliest sunrise and latest sunset in Iqaluit?
The earliest sunrise in 2026 is 2:12 AM on June 17, and the latest sunset is 11:02 PM on June 22. They don't fall on the longest day because the Earth's orbit is slightly elliptical.
When is golden hour in Iqaluit?
Today, golden hour in Iqaluit is from sunrise (7:20 AM) to 8:29 AM in the morning, and from 4:13 PM to sunset (5:21 PM) in the evening. That's when the sun is less than 6° above the horizon and the light is soft and warm — the favorite time for photos.
What is civil twilight?
Civil twilight is when the sun is less than 6° below the horizon. It's light enough to see outdoors without lights — the 'first light' before sunrise and 'last light' after sunset shown on this page.